What's So Funny?
Russell Gayer, author speaker
Myth Confirmation
When I saw this week’s photo prompt from Madison Woods http://madisonwoods.wordpress.com/ my mind started racing like a heavily sedated sloth on an exercise wheel. Could that be the road less traveled? Nope, the grass is worn down. Is it the path of least resistance? I don’t think so. It looks like an uphill climb. This fat boy would be out of breath before he got to the first bend. Unable to generate even the tiniest spec of genuine creativity, I did what any self-respecting humor writer would do in times of duress.—I stole an idea from a cartoonist. Let’s just say I’m “borrowing” it. He can have it back after you’re done reading.
Myth Confirmation
Marty had been planning this hiking trip for months. He and Judy both loved the outdoors, and their children, Will and Teresa, had finally reached the age where they could run wild in the forest with only limited supervision.
They’d spent a small fortune on gear and supplies only to be confronted by a large bear at the edge of the woods.
The bear rose to his full height, thrust forth a gigantic paw clutching a half-roll of Charmin. He leaned forward and whispered, “Trust me on this . . . you don’t want to go in there right now.”
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You're sending me out the door with chuckle this morning. Funny!Here's mine. http://www.rochelle-wisoff.blogspot.com/2012/06/mothers-gift.html
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Russell, yours is the first story I've read this morning and I love starting with a laugh. Heck, even your intro was hilarious! "…my mind started racing like a heavily sedated sloth on an exercise wheel." I'm sure that's the funniest thing I'll hear all day. Thank you.–Janhttp://janmorrill.wordpress.com/2012/06/15/flashfriday-fictioneers-mos-shadow/
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Always the twist at the end that makes me laugh. I look forward to reading yours each week!Mine is here: http://wp.me/p1Wqon-aA
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Oh dear. I'm not sure if I'm more disturbed by a talking bear or what he's left behind.I'm on the link system, or here:http://kbnelson.wordpress.com/2012/06/14/friday-flash-fiction-hot-water/
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Ow, I am laughing right here, though my superstitious self would not laugh upon meeting a talking bear. ON the link or here: http://readinpleasure.wordpress.com/2012/06/15/fridayfictioneers-sacrilege/
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Oh splendid! In answer to that perennial question, bears obviously do. I just fell about laughing. A variation on the 'I'd leave it a minute or two, if I were you.' Sooo funny.http://castelsarrasin.wordpress.com/2012/06/15/given-a-choice-friday-fictioneers-june-2012/
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as ever, your intro had me grinning before I even hit the story, Russell. I'm so glad you haven't run off to join a group with more obviously humourous prompts. I'm over here: http://elmowrites.wordpress.com/2012/06/15/friday-fiction-the-knight-returns/
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That was too funny!! I love it!!! My co-workers are wondering why I'm laughing out loud! Too cute!Here's mine: http://theforgottenwife.com/2012/06/15/friday-fictioneers-6152012-the-watcher/
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hahaha! That's awesome! One of life's greatest mysteries now has an answer.http://authorbrandonscott.wordpress.com/2012/06/15/turn-back/
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I love that I just read a horror piece and hopped over for an out and out laugh. Good times!Kathyhttp://notforallmarkets.wordpress.com/2012/06/15/breadcrumbs/
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ROFL–I absolutely L-O-V-E your sense of humor. Great piece!!!!Mine: http://www.vlgregory-circa1800.vpweb.com/blog.html
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thanks, Erin. It's fun making people smile.
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I think if the prompts were too easy it wouldn't be any fun, and certainly not very challenging. I used to watch Jonathan Winters go into a room of various items, pick one up and start a story, then another with a whole new direction. He's one of my heroes.
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thanks for the laugh. Mine's at http://logo-ligi.com/2012/06/15/six-oclock/
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Hi Russell, I don't know how I've managed to miss your link in the previous weeks. I really like that you made them all posts on the same page. I just scrolled all the way down chuckling as I went.I love your intros too. You should be standing up. Taking a bow. I'll definitely make sure I find you every week from now on. Here's mine: http://melodypearson.com/june-15-2012-the-trails-beginning/
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Oh boy! I guess you answered that age-old question. I'm still grinning.Thanks for commenting on my stories – http://newpillowbook.wordpress.com/2012/06/15/friday-fictioneers-a-walk-in-the-woods/
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Love it! Especially the whisper. That whisper just added to the whole incongruity. Gorgeous! Mine's here: http://marilynkaydennis.wordpress.com/2012/06/15/madison-woods-friday-fictioneers-witch
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Chuckling once again. What would our Fridays be without Russell and his humor and unique take on Madison's prompts. It would be a sad group indeed, should Russell ever decide to leave us Fictioneers for another group. Even though I'mon the Linky Thingy List, you can also find me here: http://www.triplemoonstar.blogspot.com
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Fantastic, as always! Loved your intro too. You MUST find Dave Barry's agent and get a book deal. Seriously. I would buy a bunch of them.I hope to get back on board next week. We had another death in our family (makes 5 in 4 years). Unbelievably sad and rather scary.
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Laughter, and more laughter. Did that bear have a copy of the Wall Street Journal tucked under one arm?http://thebradleychronicles.wordpress.com/2012/06/14/flash-fiction-friday-letting-go/
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Well, the myth IS confirmed. What a hoot! Thanks Russell. Thanks for visiting my site, which others can find at http://scottcheck.blogspot.com/2012/06/no-escape.html
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